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EK56 XTY

2006 Hyundai Tucson

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

75,370 mi
Last recorded75,370 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Tucson74,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 XTY
MakeHyundai
ModelTucson
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 75,370 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 75,370 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 72,204 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front slight oil leak from steering rack

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 69,520 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 20 Oct 2022 66,844 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight oil leak from steering rack

Fail 20 Oct 2022 66,844 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 21 Sep 2021 66,594 miles

Both rear mud flaps insecure

Front washer jets partially blocked

Offside front brake has slight bind

Offside front fog lamp not working

Offside no plate lamp not working

Rear wiper not clearing screen properly

Slight blow from front of exhaust system

Slight leak from nearside of steering rack

Pass 22 Sep 2020 65,086 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 65,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 64,462 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 64,461 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 63,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 63,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 60,256 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 56,038 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 51,691 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 51,691 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 47,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 47,149 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2013 41,409 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 33,046 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner treads

rear brake pads close to wear limit

Pass 11 Sep 2010 26,799 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 18,827 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Tucson?

Based on 1,015,319 MOT tests across 133,490 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
7,068
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
133,490
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,491
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,035
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,217
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 4,164
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EK56 XTY is a 2006 Hyundai Tucson in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2006 Hyundai Tucson models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 74,161 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Hyundai Tucson fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,491 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK56 XTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Tucson typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Hyundai Tucson is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EK56 XTY is a 2006 Hyundai Tucson, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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